Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings - page 3

Viktor is a great young man with a bright future ahead of him. We were impressed by his knowledge and skills in many areas of homesteading. He is a highly motivated worker who really helped us make big progress during his short stay. He can work independently on complex projects, and he even brought his own tools! We were also lucky to learn about his passion for dry stone masonry, and he gave a little workshop to help us start building the stone base for an outdoor pizza oven following the techniques of his school. His two big dogs are also a pleasure to have around, they are well behaved and managed by him. We would not hesitate to welcome Vik the Viking back, and we wish him the best of luck on his own project in France!

Clara was incredible asset to our family and really got involved with family life and invested her time getting to know the children and was so incredibly positive and kind. She is very hardworking, punctual and willing to help out with any tasks that were presented to her, she really is a lovely person to have in your home. We really miss her and wish her the best of luck with her next workaway position.

We are super happy to have had the chance to host Colin, he did really great work in the garden and also cooked delicious meals! We especially loved his energy, very curious, open, warm, adventurous, fun, independent, reliable, it felt like hosting a family member :-) and our son loved playing spiderman with him, and our baby was so calm in his arms :-) hope to see you here again!

Rik & Marieke are a fantastic duo who arrived on our project at the perfect time and quickly became part of our happy family. Rick's carpentry skills were exactly what we needed at the time, and Marieke's little touches of creativity brought a lot of light and joy around our place. They are motivated to start and finish projects, they even stayed an extra week to do so. They are great cooks and true team players, respectful and communicative. We were sad to see them go after 3 weeks, and we hope to host them again someday! Thanks for all the good times and laughs pals!

We really enjoyed hosting Dom and Anja, very nice, respectful, quiet, chill, hardworking, so many qualities! They cooked delicious vegan meals for us and helped a lot in the garden. Also they left our apartment super clean! Thank you both for everything!

Hello Laura and Helen thank you for your time spent with us which went by so quickly. We especially appreciated the dinner that you cooked where we could experience traditional German food. You were able to do so many tasks that helped to keep the farm running and producing the abundance of food. The green beans that you planted are now forming and we are eating them . The pineapples are thriving thanks to your caring for them. We especially appreciate how you were always greeting the day with a smile and friendly conversation. We know you will do well in whatever situation you encounter. We were glad that you enjoyed the nature, the peace, using the telescope and that you appreciated the trips and adventures outside of the farm. You are welcome to return to the farm as our guest anytime. We recommend you as excellent volunteers and very pleasant to be with. Franklin

We had a great time at Medhi and Charlotte. They took good care of us. We got the challenge to finish the straw insulation of their future house and after a lot of sweat and straw, we managed! We are proud and grateful that they took the time to teach us everything we needed to know to learn, replicate, work independently,... Thank you for teaching us straw insulation, we left with a complete new skill. We hope to see the final result of this beautiful house you are building. Take care, Colline and Stijn

We had an amazing time here. Super welcoming family and great place to stay, the most comfortable we have ever been so far. We stayed a short amount of time but it felt like we could connect easily. This is a very creative and open space. Thank you again. We hope to see you again soon. Colline and Stijn

Olivia was for 6 weeks part of our family and she was absolutely the best! She definitely knew how to handle any kind of tantrums of our two-year old daughter and was always in for some cuddles with our newborn son! She was so helpful with all farm tasks, gardening and animal care! Thank you so much for your time with us!

Gabi &Sofi ¡Muchísimas gracias por su maravillosa amabilidad, energía y cálida bienvenida en su hermoso hogar! Fue una experiencia fantástica contribuir a su hogar y ver su progreso. Disfruté nuestras conversaciones sobre la vida, el arte, Chile y mucho más. Sus consejos sobre actividades locales también fueron geniales. ¡Y la deliciosa comida que prepararon estuvo buenísima! Gracias también a toda su familia por su amabilidad y a Loli por el almuerzo y el tour. Les deseo a ti, Sofía, y a toda su familia mucha salud y éxito. ¡Por favor, manténganme al tanto de su hogar y de todo lo demás! Thank you so much for your wonderful kindness, energy, and warm welcome in your beautiful home! It was a fantastic experience to contribute to your home and see the progress. I loved our conversations about life, art, Chile, and so much more. Your tips on local activities were also great. And the delicious food you prepared was so good! Thank you also to your whole family for their kindness, and to Loli for the lunch and the tour. I wish you, Sofia, and your whole family much health and success. Please keep me updated on your home and everything!

I spent a month this winter with Vil in Þykkvibær, and the experience was simply wonderful. The location itself is stunning, a beautiful landscape surrounding a quiet, peaceful little village. Vil is an incredibly helpful, cool, and open-minded host. There were other Workawayers there as well, and the vibe was great, we all got along really well. The work was very diverse and changed from day to day, so there was always something new to do and learn, which kept things exciting. One huge plus was the flexibility: whenever I wanted to visit a nearby sight or explore, I could borrow a car to get there. Additionally, there’s a sports hall in the village that we could use for free, which was awesome. I never went hungry, not even once! There was always plenty of food, and often I could even eat delicious meals at the restaurant. Vil’s claim that you can leave something lasting behind is absolutely true. I had the chance to restore a complete drum kit, adding to the musical arsenal in the restaurant, which felt really rewarding. If you are looking for an adventurous Workaway experience where you will never be bored, I highly recommend staying with Vil!

I spent the whole month of September here, and even though months have passed, I feel like I left a part of myself in that hostel, along with a deep nostalgia for those green and lively days. I warmly thank the staff and the other volunteers for this experience and hope to have another opportunity to return. A small practical note: for groceries, I recommend ordering directly from Tesco and splitting the delivery costs with the other volunteers if you are placing a single order for everyone.

We spent one month there and were very warmly welcomed. It was our first Workaway experience, and it was truly perfect. We worked every morning, which left us free in the afternoons. The work was not difficult, and it was very pleasant to be able to help and take care of the animals. Kim was very generous with us and always made sure we had everything we needed. We became very attached to the animals, and we already miss them. I had the chance to go horse riding several times, which was a real pleasure. The couple often drove us either to the train station or into town so we could visit the area. We even all went to a restaurant together once. This stay will remain a very beautiful memory. Thank you again for your welcoming and hope to see you soon !

Super séjour chez Géraldine. Elle propose des tâches diverses, vous trouverez facilement quelque chose qui vous correspond. Il était très facile de créer un lien avec ses enfants, ils sont marrant. J'ai même eu la chance de rencontrer des personnes de sa famille généreuses et spontanées :) Il y a des balades sympa à faire autour et une forêt. Sincèrement, j'ai passé un super séjour, merci encore !

My partner Claire and I had a wonderful experience staying with and working for Sarah. Getting to spend time with her animals is an amazing perk of this job, as Poppy, Tia, Charlie, and Korkie showed us immediate affection. Sarah was very accommodating, giving us every resource necessary for our success. The work environment was relaxed, we were primarily just working in her yard doing some landscaping projects. The Torrox region is so gorgeous, we can't recommend staying there enough. Sarah's neighborhood is a beautiful community and we had the pleasure of meeting her neighbors for a thanksgiving meal. We can both confidently say we are so glad that we met Sarah and had the chance to converse about the world with her. She is kind, intellegent, and worldly, and a fantastic host in all aspects of a workaway stay. Thank you Sarah for a beautiful experience, we can't wait to reconnect another time.

As our last hosting period before Christmas to wrap up 2025, our 5 weeks spent with Emily and Ash was the perfect end to the year for us all. Everything we could hope for a workaway experience to be, valuable help, great support, great company and chats, lovely bonds and friendships for us and the kids. There was a genuine sense that we could depend on help from Emily and Ash if we needed help at anytime, always going above and beyond with their kindness to be there for us if they noticed we needed help. No jobs were a problem, responsible, trustworthy, hard working, and reliable, and always a great attitude and sense of humor and fun. Thankyou Emily and Ash for all your hard work and great company, we were delighted to host you and wish you all the very best in the future of your workaway adventures. Highly recommend, they are a great team!

I had a wonderful and memorable experience staying at Cara and Cory's place. As soon as I arrived Cara made me feel at home and was super welcome. My goal for this trip was to be surrounded by nature, be somewhere remote, decompress and relax from my previous stressful job in Berlin. This was the break and chapter I needed. For two months I had the joy of teaching Kaya in English, Social Studies, Anatomy and Environmental Science. We also did some fun design tasks, such as brainstorming and doing logo sketches together. She was a really sweet student who has a deep passion for horses and many other animals. In my freetime, I enjoyed the beautiful nearby beach, Playa Preciosa, went on walks and spent time with mostly Kaya and Cara. During leisure time, I would continue some of my own design projects, research and be inspired or go out and take pictures with my camera. Sometimes, I would join them for a drive into town to go shopping or when they went to visit Kaya’s horse Sunny, a very gentle yet playful horse. Such a cutie! It was cool to take pictures and videos of Kaya riding on the beach and watch her practice. I would also take some of their dogs on walks. Rollo, Obie, and Nati were the absolute cutest dogs ever. I got so used to them, I already miss them! I’m so happy that I’ve gotten to know this family, they are such a welcoming and super-hardworking family and I couldn’t be happier that I got to spend the last two months there. I have learned a lot about myself and had the chance to grow as a person. Putting yourself in a drastically different environment can have many perks and learning lessons. Thank you for everything and for trusting me Cara. I wish you guys all the best, we’ll stay in touch!

I spent two peaceful and comfortable weeks at Caroline's house. She is an amazing, inspiring and courageous woman! The locals in the village are also very friendly towards foreigners. You can enjoy excellent coffee in beautiful seafront locations at reasonable prices. The students are all nice and highly motivated to learn! Classes usually last two and a half hours, both before and after lunch. Caroline cooks delicious local dishes and is always ready to help with organisational issues. I would highly recommend this place to anyone who wants to try their hand at teaching while living by the sea.